Senior Operations Research Analyst Defense Analytics Onsite

SimIS Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimIS Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to enable capability development programme teams and drive evidence-based decision making.

Analysts will combine quantitative and qualitative evidence and facilitate stakeholder engagement to support defensible decisions.

Requires a quantitative degree and 5–10 years of experience in operations research / data science within defense contexts.

Qualifications

• Quantitative degree and relevant experience in OR/OA/Data Science.
• Two specific examples within 5–10 years in military OR/OA/Data Science related to policy or capability development.
• Experience leading structured stakeholder engagements with diverse seniority levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Course of Action analysis using OR methods to mature capability requirements.
• Plan research to assess operational effectiveness and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Interact with national research entities or industry to assess alternatives.
• Attend engagements with national organizations to ensure quality outputs for analysis.
• Support RFI creation and surveys to NATO nations and industry.
• Identify and propose risk management approaches for identified risks.

Skills

Operations Research

Data Science

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost & Schedule Estimation

Risk Assessment

Defense Experience

Analytical Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

SimIS Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to enable capability development programme teams and drive evidence-based decision making.

Analysts will combine quantitative and qualitative evidence and facilitate stakeholder engagement to support defensible decisions.

Requires a quantitative degree and 5–10 years of experience in operations research / data science within defense contexts.